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DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY 9705
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General Certificate of Education (International)
Advanced Level and Advanced Subsidiary Level
DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY
GCE Advanced Subsidiary Level
GCE Advanced Level 9705,
Available in November
CONTENTS
Page
INTRODUCTION
1
AIMS
1
ASSESSMENT OBJECTIVES
2
SPECIFICATION GRID
3
ASSESSMENT
4
CURRICULUM CONTENT
6
COURSEWORK PROJECT ASSESSMENT
15
COURSEWORK ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
17
Notes
From 2006, this syllabus is available for examination in NOVEMBER ONLY.
Attention is drawn to the alterations in the syllabus by black vertical lines on either side of the text.
DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY 9705 A/AS LEVEL 2010
INTRODUCTION
This syllabus is concerned with design activity including the manufacture of artefacts.
The structure is designed to allow progression from corresponding GCE O Level, IGCSE or GCSE
syllabuses and will allow candidates to develop their skills and acquired knowledge.
Centres and candidates may choose:
•
to take all Advanced Level components in the same examination session; or
•
to follow a staged assessment route to the Advanced Level by taking the Advanced Subsidiary
qualification in an earlier examination session; subject to satisfactory performance candidates
are then only required to take components 3 and 4 to achieve the full A Level;
•
to take the Advanced Subsidiary qualification only.
Candidates will have the opportunity to investigate and develop specialist areas of interest, within
Design and Technology, through the Coursework Project in the Advanced Subsidiary assessment
and, in addition, through one of the following focus areas at A Level:
Product Design
Practical Technology
Graphic Products
AIMS
Students following a course in Design and Technology should be encouraged to:
•
develop and sustain their own innovation, creativity and design and technology capability, to
recognise constraints and to produce high quality products;
•
develop awareness of the significance of design and technology upon society;
•
apply essential knowledge, understanding and skills of design production processes to a range
of technological activities and develop an understanding of industrial practices;
•
use information and communications technology (ICT), as appropriate, to enhance their design
and technological capability;
•
develop critical evaluation skills in technical, aesthetic, economic, environmental, social and
cultural contexts;
•
develop as discerning consumers able to make informed choices;
•
develop positive attitudes of co-operation and citizenship and work collaboratively.
Most of these Aims are reflected in the Assessment Objectives, others, however, cannot be readily
assessed.
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ASSESSMENT OBJECTIVES
Assessment objectives represent those aspects of the aims that will be assessed.
The three assessment objectives in Design and Technology are:
A
Knowledge and Understanding
B
Design analysis, generation of ideas and synthesis
C
Practical implementation
A description of each assessment objective follows:
A
KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
Students should be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding in relation to:
•
•
•
•
B
a range of materials and components used for the production of artefacts;
a range of tools, equipment and associated processes used in design and technological
activity;
the impact of design and technology upon society;
communication using a range of graphical techniques including conventions and specialist
vocabulary.
DESIGN ANALYSIS, GENERATION OF IDEAS AND SYNTHESIS
Students should be able to:
•
•
•
prepare a design brief relating to a situation or need;
search out, select and order information relevant to a design problem;
analyse situations of need and produce a specification of requirements, taking account of
human, aesthetic, technical and environmental factors;
•
•
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generate and explore a range of conceptual ideas;
appraise ideas leading to the selection and modelling of a design proposal;
refine and develop in detail a design proposal suitable for implementation, recognising
constraints of time, cost and accessible resources.
C
PRACTICAL IMPLEMENTATION
Students should be able to:
•
•
•
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plan and organise the procedure to implement a design proposal;
undertake safely and efficiently the practical work to implement a design;
demonstrate refined making skills and the capacity to attend to fine detail;
test and evaluate the product leading to proposals for improvement.
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SPECIFICATION GRID
Assessment Objectives
A
B
C
Component
Knowledge and
Understanding
Design Analysis, idea
generation and
synthesis
Practical
implementation
Total
1
2
3
4
15%
15%
-
15%
13%
15%
5%
7%
15%
30%
20%
30%
20%
Overall
30%
48%
22%
100%
The assessment objectives are weighted to give an indication of their relative importance.
They are not intended to provide a precise statement of the number of marks allocated to particular
assessment objectives.
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ASSESSMENT
SCHEME OF ASSESSMENT
Candidates following an Advanced Subsidiary course will be examined by means of Components 1
and 2 and those following a full GCE A Level course will be required to take Components 1, 2, 3
and 4.
Component 1
Written
3 hours
30%
Component 2
Project
40-50 hours
20%
Component 3
Written
3 hours
30%
Component 4
Project
40-50 hours
20%
DESCRIPTION OF COMPONENTS
Component 1 will test knowledge, understanding, product analysis and design, and will contain
three sections.
Section A will consist of three structured Core knowledge application questions from which
candidates will answer one question.
Section B will contain three product analysis questions, based on the Core specification, from
which candidates will be required to answer one question.
Section C will consist of three design questions, based on the Core specification, of which
candidates will be required to answer one. These questions will be appropriately structured for AS
level.
Component 2 will allow candidates to investigate and develop specialist areas of interest through
a Coursework Project. The Project will be based on a self-determined design problem and will
result in the production of a design model.
The purpose of the model is to establish the validity of the initial design thinking and synthesis of
ideas and their suitability for further development.
Depending on the nature of the project, it is likely that the model will either focus on one or more
detailed aspects of design ideas and proposals or represent an overall design idea through a scale
model.
The model must consist of a made product formed from one or a combination of kit, resistant or
semi-resistant materials.
Computer modelling is not suitable for this section of the project and the outcome is likely to be 3D
in nature, although 2D models may be appropriate for certain graphic products. Candidates may
use materials outside those specified in the curriculum content (e.g. textiles) but it must be possible
to assess the outcome using the coursework assessment criteria in the syllabus. No allowance
can be made for the use of other materials and candidates will still need to prepare for and
respond to the written paper(s) based on the specified curriculum content.
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Component 3 will test design, knowledge and understanding in the three focus areas and will
contain two sections.
Candidates will have the opportunity to specialise in one focus area.
Section A will contain nine structured knowledge application questions covering the three focus
areas. Candidates will be required to answer two questions from one focus area.
Section B will consist of three design questions, covering the three focus areas, from which
candidates will be required to answer one.
Component 4 can be either the natural development of the project produced for Component 2 or a
completely new project covering Components 2 and 4 in a holistic way. The outcome of this
component will be a product made in the most appropriate materials available. This may take the
form of the complete final product, a prototype or camera ready copy, depending on the nature of
the intended solution. However, it must be possible to test and evaluate the product in a
meaningful way.
Components 2 and 4 will each be assessed by the teacher(s) in the Centre, using the Coursework
assessment criteria in this syllabus. The form necessary for the recording of marks is included at
the end of this syllabus.
As a sample of the coursework projects will need to be despatched to CIE for moderation
purposes, the design folio should be in paper format no larger than A3 size. Each folio should
include sufficient photographs showing an overall view and detailed evidence of the level of
achievement reached on the model and/or final product. On no account should Centres attempt to
send 3D products to CIE for moderation purposes.
Although one of the syllabus Aims is to encourage the use of information and communications
technology (ICT), this is not a requirement of the assessment scheme and candidates will not be
penalised where it is not used.
Details regarding external moderation of coursework can be found on pages 15 and 16.
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CURRICULUM CONTENT
The Curriculum content is set out in two parts:
PART 1
PART 2
CORE
FOCUS AREAS
All candidates are to follow the Part 1 Core. Those taking the A level qualification select one of
the three alternatives from Part 2 of the Curriculum Content.
A
Product Design
B
Practical Technology
C
Graphic Products
PART 1 CORE
Candidates should be able to:
Situation
recognise problems which can potentially be solved through practical
design activity;
prepare a design brief that accurately describes the need/s;
Research
locate, gather and order information and data relevant to the solution;
Specification
form analysis of the situation;
draw up a comprehensive, succinct and detailed specification of
requirements;
Concepts
generate and record possible solutions;
appraise possible solutions through a variety of techniques leading to the
selection of one idea for development;
Modelling
model detailed aspects of ideas and proposals using appropriate practical
techniques;
Development
develop and formulate a detailed design proposal for production of the final
product;
identify the resources needed for realisation of a solution;
Implementation
organise the resources for realising the product;
make the product through the skilful use of appropriate hand and machine
tools and other equipment;
work at all times with regard to mandatory and other necessary safety
measures and with proper concern for the efficient use of materials, energy
and other resources;
Testing and
Evaluation
devise and apply appropriate tests to assess the success of the product
against original needs and others which have emerged and been absorbed
into the design;
suggest possible improvements for the product;
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Design and
Technology in
Society
recognise rational and intuitive approaches to design;
show awareness and appreciation of the issues of conservation of
resources, built in obsolescence and the role of recycling;
demonstrate an appreciation of the significant positive and negative effects
of design upon society;
show awareness of the differences between individual, small batch and
mass production and how each affects the means of production, the
product and the people involved;
Aesthetics
use line, colour, shape, proportion and form to achieve desired effects;
show appreciation of the effects of light and shade on solid forms and the
effects of different surface finishes on visual and tactile senses;
demonstrate aesthetic sensibility through meaningful use of appropriate
vocabulary such as – harmony, conflict, static and dynamic;
appreciate the significance of style and the influence of fashion and design;
Ergonomics
understand the significance of ergonomics in design;
interpret and apply anthropometric data;
Energy
identify and compare the main sources of energy using finite supplies, such
as fossil fuels, and regenerative forms such as water, wind and solar;
describe the different forms of energy storage in use to include: kinetic,
potential, thermal, electrical and chemical;
describe practical and efficient methods of conversion and transmission
through simple mechanisms, machines, engines, turbines and electric
motors;
Control
explain basic principles of manual and semi-automatic and automatic
control using input, output, feed-back and amplification;
appreciate the principles employed in CAD (computer aided design) and
CAM (computer aided manufacture);
Materials
appreciate the significance of the properties: hardness, ductility,
toughness, brittleness, elasticity, dimensional stability, electrical
conductivity, corrosion resistance;
explain the considerations required in the selection of materials and
components to ensure suitability for purpose;
explain and compare, through the use of examples, the terms destructive
and non destructive testing of materials;
demonstrate a general knowledge of wood, manufactured boards, metals,
plastics, paper and card, being able to select them for appropriate use
according to their characteristics, properties and performance;
Materials
Processing
mark and set out with reference to data using tools and methods
appropriate to the materials and required accuracy;
cut, shape and form materials using methods appropriate to the task;
join and assemble using a range of common methods including temporary
and permanent fixings;
apply a finish appropriate to the material and its use, distinguishing
between decoration and protection;
Product Analysis
analyse existing products in terms of:
function;
aesthetics;
ergonomics;
types and properties of materials;
production techniques;
safety;
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Health and Safety
be aware of standard risk assessment procedures in product design and
manufacture;
understand safe working practices, including identifying hazards and
making risk assessments.
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PART 2 FOCUS AREAS
Students are to follow one of the sections A, B or C
Wherever possible, the objectives should be met through practical manipulative experience.
A
A
Product Design
B
Practical Technology
C
Graphic Products
PRODUCT DESIGN
Candidates should be able to:
Design Stimulus
and
Methodology
show appreciation of the concepts market-pull and producer-led design;
explain how advances in technology impact upon the evolution of design;
demonstrate an understanding of the need of designers to consider physical,
cultural and aesthetic needs;
discuss aspects of the man-made environment as shaped by product
designers, designer craftsmen and engineers;
show appreciation of the economic implications of design decision making;
Production
describe the principles of unit and mass production;
recognise the influence of industrial production methods upon the design of
products;
Modelling
understand the role of different forms of modelling;
describe a range of methods of 2D and 3D modelling: kits, computers, mockups and scale prototypes;
Metal Properties
describe the physical characteristics, working properties and typical
applications of:
ferrous – iron, mild steel, carbon steel, high carbon steel;
non-ferrous – copper, aluminium, zinc, lead, tin;
composite alloys – stainless steel, bronze, brass and duralumin
(or similar);
Processing
describe how to use heat treatment to anneal, harden and temper, and case
harden; appreciate the cause and effect of work hardening;
explain the process of casting using simple and split patterns; describe the
process and explain the use of die-casting; describe the principles of
producing forms by rolling, drawing and extruding; shape by:
deforming and reforming using bending and pressing;
wastage by hand cutting and shearing;
wastage by machine methods including drilling, turning using
independent and self centring chucks, end milling for flat surfaces and
rebates;
join materials using soft and hard soldering, brazing, rivets, threaded fixings;
understand the use of gas and electric arc welding;
compare the use of a range of surface finishes including painting, polishing,
plating, dip coating, enamelling, etching and anodising;
Tool
Technology
understand the cutting action of lathe, end milling, drilling, sawing and hand
cutting tools;
describe the maintenance of cutting edges of simple lathe tools, drills and
hand-cutting tools;
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Wood
Properties
describe the physical characteristics, working properties and typical
applications of hardwood and softwood;
explain the reasons for and describe in outline natural and kiln seasoning;
describe and appreciate the significance of warping, twisting and dimensional
stability;
appreciate the nature and describe the use of veneer;
describe the general nature of, and give typical applications for, the following
processed boards:
blockboard, plywood, chipboard, hardboard, medium density fibre board;
Processing
prepare, mark and set out using datums;
shape, to form straight and curved profiles using a range of hand tools; turn on
a lathe using face plate and between centre turning techniques; use a range of
boring tools including the drilling machine;
describe the use of fences as guides on machines;
describe the moulding of simple forms by hand and machine methods;
produce surfaces appropriate for a variety of finishes;
produce finishes using varnish, paint, oil;
assemble and join using a range of frame and carcass (box) constructions;
use temporary and permanent fixings including screws, adhesives, nails,
wedges and dowels; describe the process of laminating and explain its
significance in terms of strength and form;
Tool
Technology
describe the maintenance of hand tool cutting edges;
understand cutting action of sawing, planing and boring hand tools;
Plastic
Properties
explain the difference between thermoset and thermoplastic materials;
describe the working characteristics and properties of the following
thermoset plastics and give typical applications:
polyester resin, epoxy resin, melamine;
describe the working characteristics and properties of the following
thermoplastics and give typical applications:
acrylic, polythene, nylon, PVC, polystyrene, ABS and polypropylene;
describe the techniques and effects of using glass and carbon fibres as
reinforcement;
Processing
understand the working principles and make judgements regarding their
selection and application of calendering, injection moulding, compression
moulding, rotational moulding and vacuum forming;
shape by hand tools, drilling and turning using a lathe;
join with adhesives, solvents and mechanical methods such as screw threads
and the use of fixings;
describe how to produce and protect polished surfaces;
Tool
Technology
describe the maintenance of hand and machine tool cutting edges;
understand cutting actions of drills, lathe tools and hand tools.
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B
PRACTICAL TECHNOLOGY
Candidates should be able to:
Technological
Design and
Production
explain how technological developments can affect the design and
manufacture of artefacts;
understand the terms invention, innovation and evolution;
describe the use of CAD (computer aided design) for the storage and
retrieval of data and the manipulation of images to aid design, production
and management;
describe the principal features of CAM (computer aided manufacture)
particularly in the control of machines;
Materials
appreciate the significance of the following properties with regard to
materials, components and artefacts:
electrical and thermal conductivity, corrosion resistance, toughness,
ductility, elasticity, plasticity, brittleness;
identify, with reasons, appropriate applications of:
timber, concrete, mild steel, carbon steel, copper, brass, lead,
aluminium, thermoplastic and thermoset plastics, rubber, semi
conductors;
explain the terms:
alloying, reinforcement.
conduct simple experiments to:
determine the relationship between extension and load;
compare relative hardness, stiffness and tensile strength;
understand Young’s Modulus of elasticity, draw a stress/strain graph from
given data, and interpret significant features;
Processing
understand the working principles and make judgements regarding the
selection and application of metal and plastic casting, injection moulding,
compression moulding, vacuum forming, laminating, machining on the
lathe;
show awareness of die casting, drawing, extruding, blow moulding,
rotational moulding; understand the use and application of soft and hard
soldering, electric and gas welding, adhesives;
Mechanisms
explain the terms load, effort, mechanical advantage, velocity ratio and
efficiency; explain the principles of levers and calculate moments:
describe methods of:
converting linear to rotary motion and vice versa including the use of
cams, cranks and ratchets;
transmitting linear and rotary motion;
calculate driver/driven ratios including compound trains; explain the role of
friction and lubrication;
explain the principles and compare hydraulic and pneumatic systems for
linear motion;
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Structures
Compare and comment on frame and monocoque structures in existing
common applications such as buildings, bridges, cranes, furniture, vehicles,
machines and the occurrence of structural features in nature;
understand how structures can be reinforced through the use of gussets,
ribs, braces and lamination;
identify struts and ties in frameworks and recognise where and how
triangulation can be used to establish rigidity;
apply the concept of equilibrium as a result of applied load and reaction;
solve design problems using vector diagrams involving two inclined forces
or three forces in equilibrium;
apply Bow's notation to assist the resolution of a framework by graphical
means;
Structural
Failure
identify and comment on modes of potential failure in structures and
machines including: plastic hinging, buckling, twisting, changes in
temperature and fatigue;
Testing
be aware of appropriate methods of non-destructive testing, including strain
gauges and photoelasticity;
understand and apply simple data from tensile, compressive, shear,
bending, torsion and impact tests in design situations;
Power Sources
describe the characteristics of AC and DC current;
understand the principles of step down/up, rectification, voltage and current
regulation; apply Ohm's Law;
determine power from known current and voltage;
use meters to measure voltage, current and resistance;
Electronics and
Control
explain the working of the following:
switches including reed, micro switch and relay;
transistors (NPN and PNP types) as amplifier and switch and define
current gain; a Darlington Pair;
capacitors;
diodes for rectification and protection against back emf;
zeners for voltage reference;
LEDs and photodiodes;
resistors including stability, tolerance and power rating;
transducers including thermistors, strain gauges and LDRs;
calculate resistance of series and parallel resistors;
determine the values for resistors for a potential divider;
Circuits
draw circuit diagrams including:
switching using the output from op amp to operate transistors and
relays. Operational amplifiers based on 741 or similar IC;
time delay using an IC such as a 555;
explain the functions of AND, OR, NAND, NOR and XOR;
construct truth tables for the above functions;
show how two NAND or two NOT gates can be cross coupled to produce a
flip-flop;
be aware of the differences between the TTL and CMOS series of ICs;
draw monostable circuits using logic gates and/or 555 timers;
describe how to use a Schmitt trigger for inputting from a sensor,
be aware of the functioning of a digital-analogue converter,
understand the principles of interfacing between a computer and input and
output devices.
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C
GRAPHIC PRODUCTS
Candidates should be able to:
Design
Influences and
Methodology
explain the concepts of market-pull and producer-led design;
explain how advances in technology impact upon the evolution of designs;
understand and demonstrate the influences of style and fashion upon
design; demonstrate an understanding of the need of designers to
consider physical, cultural and aesthetic needs;
discuss aspects of the man-made environment as shaped by product
designers, designer craftsmen and engineers;
show appreciation of the economic implications of design decision
making;
demonstrate a general understanding of production techniques and
marketing methods used in the commercial world;
describe and identify current good practice in the use of CAD equipment,
recognising the advantages of accuracy, ease of storage/retrieval, ease of
modifying drawings, the production of many originals and the integration
of data for costing, stock control and production via links with CNC
machines;
use a range of drawing conventions, including engineering, electrical and
architectural;
Recording
Information
use a range of techniques to record and manipulate information, ideas
and processes including free-hand sketching, annotation, bar and pie
charts, 2D and 3D charts, graphs, tables, flow charts, pictograms and
ideograms;
analyse data and other information to explore concepts and ideas;
Modelling and
Testing
construct two and three dimensional models to explore, test and appraise
ideas;
use materials, processes and equipment appropriate to the subject to
produce refined models to communicate concepts and ideas;
Drawing
Systems
select and use formal and free-hand drawing techniques appropriate to
the subject including:
assembled, exploded and cut-away; orthographic in first and third
angle projection; dimensioning;
isometric using ellipse templates and approximate constructions for
circles and arcs;
planometric using 45/45;
perspective using one and two point;
Presentation
demonstrate the ability to enhance the visual impact of an Illustration by
the use of thick and thin line techniques, tone, colour, shadows, reflections
and material representation;
demonstrate knowledge of a range of methods for the display and
exhibition of information and artefacts, including mounting, break down of
space, focal points, circulation of viewers; show understanding of the
production and manipulation of images using appropriate reprographic
techniques, display stands and representational models;
Geometry
use loci to determine the path of movement of linkages;
determine the development (net) of basic geometric forms including
prisms, cylinders, pyramids, cones and their frustums;
determine the interpenetration of solids including prisms, cylinders,
pyramids, cones and their frustums;
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Mechanisms
describe methods for transmitting and converting linear and rotary motion
including cranks, ratchets and simple cams;
construct accurately a cam profile from given data and draw its
displacement diagram;
Materials
demonstrate a general knowledge of the characteristics of card, paper and
other modelling materials;
understand the principles and describe the common forms of processing
the above materials including forming, fabricating, shaping, joining and
finishing;
demonstrate a general knowledge of wood, metals, plastics, concrete,
brick, fabrics, glass and ceramics, being able to select them for
appropriate use according to their characteristics, properties and
performance;
be aware of forms in which materials are supplied and their approximate
relative costs.
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COURSEWORK PROJECT ASSESSMENT
The Coursework projects produced for Component 2 and Component 4 will be internally marked
using the following assessment headings. Teachers should use the Coursework Assessment
Form (to be found at the back of this syllabus booklet) to record their marks.
Component 4
Component 2
Detailed criteria are set out in the pages that follow.
Maximum
Mark
1
Identification of a need or opportunity leading to a Design
Brief.
3
2
Analysis of and research into the Design Brief which
results in a Specification
7
3
Generation and appraisal of Design Ideas.
16
4
Modelling of Ideas.
14
5
Product Development.
10
6
Product Planning
4
7
Product Realisation.
20
8
Testing and Evaluation.
6
Total
40
40
80
Depending on the nature of the work produced, the project(s) will be assessed either as two
separate Components or as a combination of the two Components.
The weighting of the above marks should give some indication of the approximate amount of time
spent on each part of the project.
It is intended that each Component should represent approximately 40/50 hours of work. Most of
this should be under the direct supervision of the teacher, although it is accepted that some of the
work, by its very nature, may be undertaken outside school, e.g. research, testing etc.
For assessment purposes, the criteria that follow have been written in a linear form, although it is
expected that some of the work will be cyclical in approach and some stages may interrelate.
Internal Moderation
When more than one teacher in a Centre is involved in internal assessment, arrangements must
be made within the Centre for all candidates to be assessed to a common standard.
External Moderation for Centres in Mauritius
External moderation of internal assessment will be carried out by moderators appointed by the
Mauritius Examinations Syndicate on behalf of CIE. A representative sample will then be sent to
CIE by the Mauritius Examinations Syndicate once in-country moderation is complete.
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External Moderation for all other Centres
Coursework marks will be subject to external moderation by CIE.
The internally moderated marks for all candidates must be received at CIE by 31 October for the
November examination. These marks may be submitted either by using MS1 mark sheets or by
using Cameo as described in the Handbook for Centres.
Once CIE has received the marks, CIE will select a sample of candidates whose work should be
submitted for external moderation. CIE will communicate the list of candidates to the Centre, and
the Centre should despatch the coursework of these candidates to CIE immediately. Individual
Candidate Record Cards and Coursework Assessment Summary Form (a copy of which may be
found at the back of this syllabus booklet) must be enclosed with the coursework.
The sample of projects should consist of design folios in paper format no larger than A3 size.
Each folio should include sufficient photographs showing an overall view and detailed evidence of
the level of achievement reached on the model and/or final product.
On no account should Centres attempt to send 3D models or products to CIE for
moderation purposes.
General instructions for the moderation of Coursework can be found in the Handbook for Centres
and the Administrative Guide for Centres.
All records and supporting written work should be retained until after the publication of the
results.
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COURSEWORK ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
CRITERION
LEVEL OF RESPONSE
1. Identification of a need Some consideration of the situation or the intended user
or opportunity leading to leading to a design brief.
a Design Brief.
Consideration of both the situation and the intended
user leading to a clear design brief.
Detailed description of both the situation and user
leading to a clear and precise design brief.
CRITERION
2. Analysis of and
research into the Design
Brief which results in a
Specification
CRITERION
LEVEL OF RESPONSE
MARK
RANGE
1
2
3
MARK
RANGE
Intended use of product examined with some data
identified or collected.
Existing products identified with some evaluation.
1-2
Intended use of product examined with data identified
and collected.
Existing products identified and evaluated considering
some of the needs of the intended user/users.
A detailed specification produced.
3-5
Intended use of product fully examined with relevant
data identified and collected.
Existing products identified and fully evaluated against
the needs of the intended user/users.
Analysis of the research leading to a detailed design
specification.
6-7
LEVEL OF RESPONSE
MARK
RANGE
3. Generation and
A limited range of ideas proposed.
appraisal of design ideas
A cursory appraisal of ideas. Unsupported choice of
design ideas for development.
Several aspects of the specification not considered.
1-5
A range of appropriate ideas proposed.
The choice of ideas for development supported by clear
appraisal.
Most aspects of the specifications highlighted.
6-11
A wide range of appropriate ideas proposed.
Design proposal chosen as a result of detailed
appraisal and consideration of the need and fitness for
purpose.
All aspects of the specification considered in detail.
12-16
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4. Modelling of Ideas
CRITERION
5. Product Development
CRITERION
6. Product Planning
LEVEL OF RESPONSE
MARK
RANGE
Quality of product marred by limited skills and
inappropriate use of materials.
1-4
Competency shown in most aspects of applying skills.
Good choice of materials.
5-9
Mastery of a wide range of materials. Attention to detail
with sound application of materials technology.
10-14
LEVEL OF RESPONSE
MARK
RANGE
As a result of investigations some decisions made
about form, materials and production methods.
Some reference to the model.
Some important details given about the final solution.
1-3
Some testing and trialling resulting in decisions about
materials, production methods and other items.
Reference to modelling to ensure that the product
meets the design brief.
Most details given about a final solution and its relevant
system of manufacture.
4-7
Appropriate testing and trialling resulting in reasoned
decisions about form, materials, production methods
and other items.
Has used the model to identify and make necessary
modifications and to ensure the product meets the
design brief.
Full details about the final solution and the production
methods.
8-10
LEVEL OF RESPONSE
Planning will have been restricted to the immediate task
and will have relied on prompting.
Drawings and information briefly satisfy requirements
for making the product.
Most of the realisation will have been planned in
advance.
Drawings and other details provide all information for
making the product.
The realisation will have been thoroughly planned to
specify an effective order for the sequence of
operations.
Refined drawings and other detailed information show
thorough command of related knowledge.
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MARK
RANGE
1
2-3
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7. Product Realisation
CRITERION
LEVEL OF RESPONSE
MARK
RANGE
Has overcome problems as they arise using
appropriate materials, tools and equipment.
With some guidance has used a range of skills and
techniques appropriate to the task.
Reasonable
understanding of safe working procedures.
The product will exhibit a reasonable standard of
outcome, be mainly complete and will satisfy the
specification with a limited degree of success.
1-6
Has made economic and efficient use of materials,
tools and equipment modifying the application of these
if appropriate.
With a normal level of supervision, has combined a
range of skills and techniques appropriate to the task.
Good understanding of safe working procedures.
The product will exhibit a good standard of outcome,
will be complete and will function as intended.
7-14
Resourceful and adaptable with materials, tools and
equipment.
Has independently combined a range of skills and
techniques appropriate to the task. High understanding
of safe working procedures. The product will be
completed to a high standard of outcome and will meet
the detailed requirements of the design specification.
15-20
LEVEL OF RESPONSE
MARK
RANGE
8. Testing and Evaluation Superficial testing with a few conclusions.
Some supported comment with reference to the original
specification and use of resources.
1-2
Relevant testing with conclusions, leading to possible
modification or improvement of product.
Relevant comments with reference to initial specification
and use of resources.
3-4
Detailed testing with meaningful conclusions.
Critical evaluation related to initial specification and use
of resources.
Proposals for further development, modification or
improvements of product.
5-6
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DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY (9705)
COURSEWORK ASSESSMENT SUMMARY FORM
GCE A and AS Level
Please read the instructions printed overleaf before completing this form.
Centre Number
Centre Name
COMPONENT 02
Candidate
Number
Candidate Name
COMPONENT 04
Identification Design Generation Modelling
TOTAL
Product
Product Product
Testing
TOTAL
Total
Moderated Moderated Moderated
Teaching of need or Brief &
and
of ideas Component Development Planning Realisation
and
Component Mark
Mark
Mark
Mark
Group/
opportunity Spec. appraisal
02
Evaluation
04
02 + 04 Component Component 02 + 04
Set
of ideas
02*
04*
Total
(max 3)
(max 7)
(max 16)
(max 14)
(max 40)
(max 10)
(max 4)
(max 20)
(max 6)
(max 40)
(max 80)
Teacher completing this form (BLOCK CAPITALS)
Date
Name of moderator (BLOCK CAPITALS)
Date
* These marks to be entered on MS1s.
WMS668
9705/2/4/CW/S
A.
B.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING COURSEWORK ASSESSMENT SUMMARY FORMS
1.
Complete the information at the head of the form.
2.
List the candidates in an order which will allow ease of transfer of information to a computer-printed Coursework mark sheet at a later stage (i.e. in candidate
index number order, where this is known).
3.
Enter each candidate’s marks on this form as follows:
a)
In the individual skills columns, enter the marks awarded.
b)
In the columns headed ‘Total’, enter the total mark awarded.
c)
In the columns headed ‘Moderated Mark’, enter the moderated mark after internal moderation has taken place.
4.
Ensure that the addition of marks is independently checked.
5.
Both the teacher completing this form and the moderator should check the form and complete the bottom portion.
PROCEDURES FOR EXTERNAL MODERATION IN MAURITIUS
1.
University of Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) sends computer-printed Coursework mark sheets (MS1) to the Mauritius Examinations Syndicate in
early October showing the names and index numbers of each candidate.
2.
External moderation of internal assessment will be carried out by moderators appointed by the Mauritius Examinations Syndicate on behalf of CIE.
The Mauritius Examinations Syndicate will communicate with Centres regarding procedures regarding external moderation and sampling.
It is the responsibility of the Mauritius Examinations Syndicate to ensure that the final moderated marks are recorded on the computer-printed Coursework mark
sheets (MS1) for each of component 2 and component 4.
C.
PROCEDURES FOR EXTERNAL MODERATION IN THE REST OF THE WORLD
1.
University of Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) sends a computer-printed Coursework mark sheet (MS1) to each centre in early October showing the
name and index number of each candidate. Transfer the moderated mark for each candidate for each component from this Coursework Assessment Summary
form to the computer-printed Coursework mark sheet (MS1).
2.
Despatch the top copy of the computer-printed Coursework mark sheet (MS1) to arrive at CIE no later than 31 October.
3.
CIE will select a list of candidates whose work is required for external moderation. As soon as this list is received, send the candidates’ work with the
corresponding Individual Candidate Record Cards, this summary form and the second copy of MS1 to CIE. Indicate the candidates who are in the sample by
means of an asterisk (*) next to their name on this form.
4.
CIE reserves the right to ask for further samples of Coursework.
5.
Send, with the sample work, instructions given to candidates and information as to how internal moderation was carried out.
9705/2/4/CW/S